Molex ยท 7 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Molex is seeking an innovative Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team, which focuses on high-speed interconnect solutions for rapidly growing markets such as cloud computing and AI. The role involves leading projects, exploring new materials and manufacturing technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Be responsible for leading, executing, and documenting results of innovative solutions
Explore new materials & manufacturing technologies to enable the next generation of ultra-high-speed interconnect solutions
Trial and optimize quick-turn design & analysis tools, disseminating knowledge and developing best practices to support data-driven product development
Utilize rapid prototyping methods to create Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes
Clearly document POC results for sharing to internal teams and for presentation to customers
Collaborate with the manufacturing and signal integrity teams to develop cost-competitive and creative concepts. Ensure designs are efficient to manufacture while meeting our high-performance market requirements
Interface with cross functional team members in signal integrity, manufacturing integration, product management, sales, state of the art test laboratories, on-premise model shop, and leadership teams
Facilitate knowledge sharing within and between cross functional teams via digital tools and interpersonal relationships
Create relationships with senior leadership, cross functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team
Engage with external customers to develop next generation solutions that meets their needs
Provide advanced application and technical support to strategic customers
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.)
Expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry
Experience defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans & reports (DVP&R)
Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Demonstrated utilization of statistical Tolerance Analyses
Design experience with high-volume products manufactured using a subset of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, automated assembly
Proven track record of developing innovative solutions
Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross functional team environment
A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and make logical, data-based decisions when presented with novel tasks and requirements
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
15+ years experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
Design experience with high speed (112Gb/s+), high density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results
Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.)
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
Experience with design & analysis of compliant mechanisms
Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines
History of working within an international organization and/or working with international suppliers & team members
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Molex
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
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Funding
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